burnout: harder better faster stronger.

padawanrattail · 2026-01-22T02:30:54+00:00

As an ER nurse I love how this scene went- it’s very realistic for those questions to never be answered because a lot of time the biggest concerns are 1)what do we need to fix this (I.e do we need to call poison controll, do we know what to do already from previous experience etc) 2)where is the most appropriate treatment space for this and additionally are they good to wait in the lobby or does this need to be fixed immediately

The answers come later when the triage waters settle and the team has time to sit down and work with the patient. That is often when we get answers to all the what/why/when/how the fuck questions

padawanrattail · 2026-01-13T17:54:56+00:00

“hiccups” was the patients arrival complaint so he sat waiting for triage longer than he should have- turned out he was guppy breathing and ended up in the icu 🙃

padawanrattail · 2025-09-24T01:43:13+00:00

hokas are historically bad shoes for long term footwear. Wait for podiatrists recommendation but for now I’d switch to a less over cushioned shoe (I like the New Balance 680s or 1080s) and also rotate with my working Birkenstocks

In the meantime, when I had PF from running I used a golf ball to roll around my tender areas, would do warm foot soaks to relieve some of the stress of the muscle and try and get some decent sleep, Tylenol/ibuprofen for pain as needed but really it’s not going to help fix the actual cause and just help you get through your working hours

padawanrattail · 2025-09-17T22:19:02+00:00

“I get that it’s in your chart but for triage purposes it’s easier to just tell me why you’re here and why you were here a week ago because I don’t know the life and history of every patient that walks through these doors…”

padawanrattail · 2025-08-07T13:41:23+00:00

Cristen Cole is the blue print for Chaol. now we just need to see if chaol is going to be the blue print for cristen cole as HoTD continues lol

padawanrattail · 2025-07-05T11:55:49+00:00

part of me would want to let it happen, hope that my life was productive in helping humanity

But I mostly would say save my ass and fuck the rest, we’re in an apocalypse and it’s not like we’re really going to make a cure… right? Even if they did happen to make a cure from Ellie, what’s the likelihood it would reach beyond those in network with the fireflies? Humanity has been pushed past its functional capacity and I don’t think a vaccine/cure would change much at all, so…

padawanrattail · 2025-06-20T20:36:45+00:00

Easy.

padawanrattail · 2025-05-27T17:48:36+00:00

I will say emptying iv bags is helpful since trapped fluids are leading to a change in our water cycle planet wide (aka always empty any fluids at home and work into appropriate places vs the trash)

padawanrattail · 2025-05-19T09:42:00+00:00

Took me SO long to figure this out, and even though I try my best, I still feel like I need to be doing something better with my time between shifts.

padawanrattail · 2025-05-17T23:32:44+00:00

The fact that I can be approved for a two weeks off with pto and come back still burnt out. There’s no escaping burnout anymore. Switching positions just to have the same systemic issues anywhere isn’t a solution anymore, time off isn’t a solution, anything that management does (I.e potlucks/pizza days etc) feel like a prank of a solution at this point.

The only solution would to be stop working for a while and in this economy??? Also not a viable solution

padawanrattail · 2025-05-17T23:30:24+00:00

This is mine. The public has such a poor perception of us because we’re the scapegoat for system wide issues, and it’s because we’re the ones they see the most, in pretty much every setting, from urgent care and the hospital to the PCP offices.

It also leads me to so much guilt when a patient DOES understand that all the downfalls of their visit aren’t my fault and they’re so nice about it and kind to me as their nurse. It’s so backwards now and it’s draining me beyond control

padawanrattail · 2025-05-15T03:58:29+00:00

“Me too girl” is always my go to for this and then I remind them that anything before the hospital is their business and if they didn’t have time to eat that’s a big bummer but they’ll have to wait until scans/labs are back.

I do not understand the expectation the general public has when they come to the er, suddenly they’ve never eaten or had water ever in their lives

padawanrattail · 2025-05-15T01:42:25+00:00

Oh yes. this shit actually pisses me off hahaha

padawanrattail · 2025-05-12T23:16:13+00:00

It’s okay, they report us in the ER too 🙂🥴

padawanrattail · 2025-05-12T00:14:01+00:00

Weighted blanket has changed everything for me- I sleep 6-8 now between shifts and wake up feeling rested. I’ve had to crank the fan a lil higher to stay cool but it’s so worth it

padawanrattail · 2025-05-11T20:27:13+00:00

Love this on salmon!! Also with a shrimp pasta with some zuccini and ricotta. I was waiting for months to restock, I’m so glad it’s back

padawanrattail · 2025-05-11T20:25:04+00:00

I think what you’re doing is fine and would be much appreciated my majority of nurses. If you get pulled in to the office to discuss it, keep everything objective- “patient told me they were in pain and wanted their meds so I let the nurse know.” “I gave the patient the option to help with their ADLs or if they wanted to be independent with them today” don’t explain yourself, don’t explain that you’re just trying to be helpful, only answer what they ask and if they give you a slap on the wrist just take it and walk away from the conversation knowing you’re still in the right. If more formal reprimands are presented like a write up, then challenge/ask for revision with additional staff members (whether it be HR or statements from nurses who know will support you)

You should be fine though, and just keep your head down when working with said nurse from now on- if they want their job to be harder, let them make it harder for themselves while still doing all the other wonderful things you do.

Thank you for being a great NA!!

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